Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Union, IL
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About Union
Union (~600 residents) is a small village in western McHenry County, best known as the home of the Illinois Railway Museum — the largest railway museum in the United States and a major regional attraction. The village itself is quiet and rural; residents use Marengo and Huntley for shopping and services.
Home prices in Union
Home prices in Union vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Union
- Illinois Railway Museum
- Rural village roads and farmland.
- Nearby Marengo downtown (~10 minutes).
Commuting from Union
- No Metra station; nearest is Woodstock on the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) Line (~15–20 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~65–80 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Union FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Union, IL?
Home prices in Union vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Union, IL?
No Metra station; nearest is Woodstock on the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) Line (~15–20 minutes by car, approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.